that your imagination, the very thing you have been told to outgrow, is actually your superpower. Ever since I was a kid, I had one dream crystal clear, non-negotiable, to become a fighter pilot. Supersonic jets, thundering engines and what not.Too dramatic I was. And as I stood in that selection, heart hurt pounding and hope burning. A I come here that's tongue because to the world it was just a rejection but for me it was a quiet collapse more like a silent funeral of my childhood identity my childhood dr ...

How many of you here today remember the first time you were scared of the dark or the first time you were actually convinced that there was a monster under your bed? That was the first knock of fear on your childhood doors. From the time we were little, fear has always been part of our lives. At the age of five, it's the dark. At 10, it's math's homework. Actually, that one is for all ages, I guess. And at 11, it's the fear of speaking on stage. Or even worse, the fear of embarrassing yourself in front of y ...

I come from the northeastern part of Nigeria in a region known as Boro state, the home of peace. The home of peace that have experienced years of conflict, displacement and violence and still we stand strong. I always find peace in knowing that I am from that place because of how strong and resilient my people are.Whenever I tell people I am from Bono, people don't see me. They see booh haram. Yeah, I have been called and leelled as booh haram because of saying that I am from there.Do you know what book har ...

[Music] The world of late night is rallying around Jimmy Kimmel after Disney indefinitely preempted his show for comments he made about Charlie Kirk's assassination. John Stewart even made a special appearance Thursday and what he called a Trump compliant edition of the Daily Show. Check it out.We have another fun, hilarious administration compliant show. [Applause] Now, some naysayers may argue that this administration's speech concerns are merely a cynical ploy, a thin gr of a ruse, a smokeokc screen to o ...

Before I begin, let me be completely honest. I didn't come here to give a TEDex talk today. I came because rumors said there will be free snacks backstage.But since I'm already here, let's talk about something far more important than samosas. Let's talk about breaking boundaries. Hello everyone.I'm Anvi Ritimat from Bila International School. Yes, a sixth grader. And yes, I have a tiny speck on my face and a smile that makes most people think I'm harmless.But don't be fooled. Behind this smile is karate kid ...

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[Music] [Music] Did you hear that. That's not just an allap that's a piece of my soul. I'm Swamini Shapurkar from grade 9 Bila International School and today I want to share my journey with music.When I was six, my mom put me into a music class and trust me I was terrible. I sang without feelings, without understanding the words. basically a robot trying to sing Bollywood songs.But slowly something changed. I began to sing with my heart and that changed everything. I know I was terrible but I refused to let ...

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As a kid, my parents and I took a trip to Paris. I was beyond excited. I mean, I heard so much about it and couldn't wait to live my best life.I would be sipping hot chocolate, visiting all the museums, and of course, seeing the Eiffel Tower. It was the iconic symbol of Paris, and I was buzzing with excitement. So, after days of sightseeing, we're walking up to the base of the tower, and I slowly start to get a little apprehensive.I just assumed that seeing the monument would make my fear of heights just va ...

How are you all sir. So let's start with how's the great so when I got the topic go beyond I asked myself what beyond where so fear how many of you are fearful about anything in life career relationships please please raise your hands properly now look around fear such a common thing. We have to go beyond our fear.But before we can think about we have to understand where it lives until when and how to remove it. So only three points we will discuss today. First where does fear live.There was an elephant. It ...